Raising ADHD/Bipolar Children - RaisingThem Group RSS Feed http://www.raisingthem.com/groups/ Sun, 7 Sep 2008 19:28:03 -0400 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 19:28:03 -0400 RaisingThem RSS Feeds http://www.raisingthem.com/images/logo.gif http://www.raisingthem.com/ http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/64973/ I have four children, my 9 year old daughter has A.D.D. but is not hyper and my 4 year old son has been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder. I often feel like I'm a bad mom when it comes to my 4 year old. I love him but every day is a challenge. ... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:37:40 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/52801/ Hello Amanda. 1. Bi-polar is genetic. 2. There are various degrees of Bipolar. There is no test that can be done in being diagnosed. 3. There are med such as Zoloft and others. There is always counseling. 4. ... Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:36:52 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/52801/ Hi Amanda! I know several BiPolar people who have helped manage it well with diet. If you have a good homeopath/holisitic practitioner or MD in your area, I would suggest you consult with them too. ... Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:28:03 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/52801/ Hi Amanda, my name is Julia, I am a mother of 3 (my 9yr old) lives with my parents currently, my younger two will be 7&6 in July. Bipolar is most certainly genecic. ... Sun, 8 Jun 2008 17:10:20 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/52801/ So I have some questions. My daughter (6yrs. old) was diagnosed this year with ADHD and we started her on Ritalin. Her techer says she has improved alot. ... Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:11:13 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/47617/ Hi Parents! I KNOW your struggles. I have relatives with ADHD and who are Bi-Polar, and I've worked with all types of both groups for the past 17 years. I just want you to have faith and keep the hope alive! www.youtube. ... Tue, 6 May 2008 18:48:46 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/47046/ you can definatly tell when my son hasnt had his medication. on top of the adhd he also has bipolar and odd. which without the meds hes more defiant impulsive and major attitude. ... Sat, 3 May 2008 00:48:27 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/47046/ I have adult ADD and I picked up the symptoms in my son last year. He was failing in every class and always distracted. The doctor put him on Adderal and what a difference he has made. ... Fri, 2 May 2008 22:32:55 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/39568/ My 9 year old son knows that he has ADD and explains it with having a dark spot in his brain which is not working how he wish it would . We are supporting him but telling him that he can fight against the spot. ... Fri, 2 May 2008 15:32:05 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/39568/ I think what you were trying to point out is the medications have lost the effect by the time he is home with you, which is what happens to my son, he behaves very well in school with an understanding teacher and focuses so much on trying to do ... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:26:29 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/39568/ Hello Michelle. I'm new around hear but wanted to respond to your post. First, I noticed that you were asking for help with dealing with Austin during the times he is OFF the meds. He should not be OFF the meds. ... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:18:17 -0500 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/39568/ I have a 8 year old boy who we just found out less then a year ago has ADHD and ODD. Am having a bit of problem trying to get him to understand that he can't use it as a reason why he's not listining. ... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:56:54 -0500 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/463/ Hi, have you taken any test for your son metabolism system, of diggestion system? Sometimes those are imbalance ( like wahat happened to my son ). ... Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:49:10 -0500 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/33293/ Hi, my name is Syanaz, mother of three years old son named Maula. My son is diagnosed as over actived, less of concentration, and speech delayed, about a year ago. So far he is under going theraphy, and detoxcification for his metabolism system. ... Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:34:47 -0500 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/32611/ Hi Candy, thank you so much for replying. Both of my boys have been diagnosed with the ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder(ODD). I'm not really sure what meds Kyle is on because the doctor at BryLin changed it again. ... Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:39:04 -0500